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Sudan’s Third Year of Civil War

Today, Sudan marks three years of a devastating civil war. A brutally dark chapter for the Sudanese people continues to unfold, and the world has failed to stop atrocities of unprecedented scale and magnitude. On this day, it is important to highlight that the war in Sudan is in many ways a war on women. According to UN Women, 12.7 million people, mainly women and girls, need support related to sexual and gender-based violence, a sharp increase from 3.1 million in 2023. As in many conflicts around the world, women bear the brunt of displacement, loss of livelihoods, and the disruption of basic services such as water, food, and shelter.

Despite signs of a slow recovery in Khartoum, peace remains out of reach in many areas beyond the capital city. Sudan remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 14 million people displaced and millions facing hunger. The exact death toll is unclear, with estimates ranging between 150,000 and 400,000. This doesn’t likely include the tens of thousands killed in the El Fasher massacre late last year, when satellite imagery showed patches of blood and bodies large enough to be visible from space.

“This moment demands more than statements; it calls for urgency, accountability, and a renewed commitment to those who are suffering most,” said GIWPS Policy Associate Gihan Elhadidy. “The voices and experiences of Sudanese women must shape the response, and any path toward peace. Without them, there can be no lasting resolution.”

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